A diary of the week's events:
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c. For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Dannevirke Brownies & Pippins meet from 3.30pm to 5pm at the Scout Hall. For further information contact Sylvia Peffers 374 8794.
Dannevirke Girl Guides for girls aged between 9 1/2yrs and 14 1/2 yrs, from 5pm to 7pm. For more information contact Marianne 374 5047 or 0800 663 466 or www.girlguiding.org.nz
Dannevirke Rotary Club meet at the Services & Citizens Club, Queen Street at 5.30pm for a social time with the meeting commencing at 6pm with a meal and then finishing at 7.30pm.
Boot Scooters Line Dancing, low impact, 10am to11.30am at the Scout Hall, Christian Street.
The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm. Venue: Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall. Co-ordinator Lorraine Warrington, 374 7649. The Centre offers its services through Anglican Care and is a charitable trust for the Community.
Vets Golf at the Dannevirke Golf Course. For more details please phone Ray Beckett 374 5363.
Rua Roa Indoor Bowls, 7.30pm at the Rua Roa Hall, Laws Road. For more information contact Jocelyn Mckay 374 5785.
Hub clothing shop - Gordon St, 9 - 3pm. (during term).All proceeds go to Community Foodbank. Donations of clothing gratefully accepted. For more info phone 374 6209.
Dannevirke Volunteer Fire Brigade. Practise night 7pm at the Fire Station. All welcome.
St John Cadets meet at St John Anglican Church Hall, High Street, 5.30pm to 7pm. Contact Glennis 374 7280 or Delwyn 374 9220.
Donate blood at The Hub, Allardice Street entrance, 3pm – 7pm. 0800 448 325 to make an appointment.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c. For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Ladies Golf - Club day at the Dannevirke Golf Club. 10am start. Contact Helen Martin 374 7689 for more information. All welcome.
The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm. Venue: Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall. Co-ordinator Lorraine Warrington, 374 7649. The Centre offers its services through Anglican Care and is a charitable trust for the Community.
Dannevirke Community Toy Library at the Carnegie Centre from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. For details phone Ellen Gray 027 388 1210 or 374 6963.
Dannevirke Highland Pipe band meet at the Carnegie Centre, Allardice Street from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Glennis McDonald if you require more information phone 374 7280.
Dannevirke Brass Band meets for a full practice from 7.30pm to 9pm. Practice is held at the Brass Band rooms off Allardice Street. Anyone wanting to learn an instrument, please contact: Sarah Kuggeleijn 374 6446.
Te Reo Maori lessons from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at 16 Robertshawe Crescent. Te Wananga o Tamaki Nui A Rua. All welcome. Contact Tamai for more information on 374 5250 or 0274 539 520.
Women's Home League Fellowship at 1.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall. All ladies welcome. Different activities each week, includes afternoon tea. Any donations go to the Salvation Army Work in Tonga, Women's Ministries. Contact 374 7750 or 374 8970.
Dannevirke Bridge Club starts 7.30pm at the Club rooms, High Street, for more information contact Yvonne Cox 374 9079.
Dannevirke Spinners & Weavers meet at the Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee Street. Weavers meet from 10am to 2.30pm, spinners from 7 - 9.30pm. For further information contact Elaine on 374 5882 or Nola on 374 7296.
Hub clothing shop - Gordon St, 9 - 3pm. (during term).All proceeds go to Community Foodbank. Donations of clothing gratefully accepted. For more info phone 374 6209.
Tae Kwon Do (ITF) the complete martial art for all ages. Training at the Dannevirke Sports Centre from 6.00pm to 7.30pm. Beginners welcome. Instructor Jock Henderson 374 2867.
Dannevirke Judo Club, Juniors 6 – 13 yrs at 6.30pm, Seniors 14yrs + at 7.30pm, at the Scout Hall, Christian Street, Dannevirke. Registration fee and Judo uniform fees paid by students, NO TERM FEES 2012. Enquiries to Hamish Rees 374 2829 or 027 876 0046.
Donate blood at The Hub, Allardice Street entrance, 7.30am – 1pm. 0800 448 325 to make an appointment.
Grey Power monthly meeting held at The Hub, Allardice Street entrance at 1.30pm. Guest speakers will be David Simmonds - Digital TV and George Dempster – Community Outreach. All welcome.
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c. For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Activate, 2 Cadman Street. 11am - Sit and be fit - seniors seated and standing exercise. For more details, contact Activate 374 7920.
Dannevirke Art Society meets at the studio, 30 McPhee Street for painting & drawing from 10am onwards. Visitors & newcomers are welcome.
Volley Ball - Dannevirke Sports Centre, Anderson Street 6pm to 7.30pm. Bring along a friend and give it a go.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets at The Hub, Gordon Street, at Noon.
Norsewood Craft Group meet in the pottery room, behind Norsewood information centre from 10.30am - 3.30pm. Bring you own craft, whatever it may be, and your own food or treat yourself to lunch in the village. A minimal charge applies towards the power, everyone welcome.
Ruahine Ramblers Leisure Marching Team meets at the Netball Courts, Anderson Street at 5.30pm. New members welcome to join. Contact Marj Johnson 374 8725.
Hub clothing shop - Gordon St, 9 - 3pm. (during term).All proceeds go to Community Foodbank. Donations of clothing gratefully accepted. For more info phone 374 6209.
Spinning class at 5.30pm at Resultz Gym, Piripiri Road with a qualified fitness and spinning instructor. Contact Tania 027 662 9866 or 374 7319.
Radio Dannevirke, meet 7pm at Radio Station, 91 High Street, Copenhagen Square. Contact Glennis 374 7280.
Friday 24th February 2012
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c. For more information phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Activate, 2 Cadman Street. 9am - Litepace - A gentle 35 minute class for mainly over 50's. For more details, contact Activate 374 7920.
Dannevirke Community Toy Library at the Carnegie Centre from 10.30am to 12.30pm. For details phone Ellen Gray 027 388 1210 or 374 6963.
Boot Scooters Line Dancing. Low impact - 10am to 11am at the Scout Hall, Christian Street.
Dannevirke Bridge Club meet at the Club rooms High Street at 1pm. For more information contact Yvonne Cox 374 9079.
Housie at the Old Acquaintance Club, Allardice Street. Social afternoons, 1pm start, afternoon tea provided, small cost involved. All welcome.
Dannevirke Spinners & Weavers meet at the Craft Cottage, 30 McPhee Street, weavers meet from 10am to 2.30pm. For further information contact Elaine on 374 5882 or Nola on 374 7296.
Dannevirke Judo Club, Juniors 6 – 13 yrs at 6.30pm, Seniors 14yrs + at 7.30pm, at the Scout Hall, Christian Street, Dannevirke. Registration fee and Judo uniform fees paid by students, NO TERM FEES 2012. Enquiries to Hamish Rees 374 2829 or 027 876 0046.
Saturday 25th February 2012
Dannevirke Fantasy Cave, ANZ Bank Building, High Street. Open 10am – 12.30pm. Adults $5 and children $2.
International Police Museum, High Street, open 10am – 4pm and by arrangement, phone 374 6455.
Tararua Mayoral Cycle Challenge and Tararua Kids Triathlon and Pedal to the Pool. The Mayoral ride will be a 4km loop track to finish back at the AMP Wai Splash with a free swim between 12pm-1pm for any child that Pedals to the Pool, plus a free BBQ lunch for everyone. Registrations for the Kid's Tri, which will start straight after the challenge, are now open and available from all Council service centres and your school office. Registration is now open for ages 5 to 13 years.
Pizza Night, a Dannevirke Host Lions "Relay for Life" fundraiser to be held at the Dannevirke Services and Citizens Club at 6pm, $15 per head, under 10yrs $10 and preschoolers free. Bookings essential on 374 8885.
Sunday 26th February 2012
International Police Museum, High Street, open 10am – 4pm and by arrangement, phone 374 6455.
Monday 27th February 2012
Gallery of History, 14 Gordon Street open from 10am to 3pm. Adults $2, children 50c, For more information, phone 374 6300 or 374 8091.
Viking Choir meets at 7pm at the Dannevirke High School music room. All welcome. Contact Sue Speedy 374 5970 for more information.
The Elske Centre for over 60's from 10am to 3pm. Venue: Dannevirke Anglican Church Hall. Co-ordinator Lorraine Warrington, 374 7649. The Centre offers its services through Anglican Care and is a charitable trust for the Community.
Dannevirke Cubs meet at the Scout Hall from 5pm to 6.30pm. Contact Tracy Mumby 374 6690 for further information.
Dannevirke Toy Library at the Carnegie Community Centre from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. For details phone Ellen Gray 027 388 1210 or 374 6963.
Tots & Toddlers, SH2 Makirikiri 10am to noon, for new babies. All enquiries please contact: Mel 374 2964 or Nic 374 9332.
Viking Choir meets at 7pm at the Dannevirke High School music room. All welcome. Contact Sue Speedy 374 5970 for more information.
Dannevirke Bridge Club starts 7.30pm at the Club rooms, High Street, for more information contact Yvonne Cox 374 9079.
Dannevirke Dynamos (Toastmasters) meet at the Tararua REAP rooms from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. For further information please contact Brian Baxter 374 5412 or http://dannevirke.freetoasthost.net
Come Dancing With Us - Old time dancing at Old Acquaintance Club, Allardice Street. Dance old favourites and learn many more, partners not necessary. A great fun night out, small friendly group. 7pm - 9pm. For more information phone Ron Lowe 374 5444 or Lois 374 5943.
Coming events in March:
Conducted walk Settlers Cemetery - 4th ,"Growing Gorgeous Boys into Good Men", Celia Lashlie Live - 8th , Viking Choir St Patricks day concert - 17th .
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